Where is NGC3281 right now?
NGC3281 is located in the constellation Antila. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC3281 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC3281 is near 01:38: 13° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Twilight.
How NGC3281 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC3281 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 15° toward the south, and finishes toward the west.
Track NGC3281 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3281
| Constellation | Antila |
| Elevation | -22° |
| Direction | south-east (118°) |
| Magnitude | 12 |
NGC3281 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3281
| Time | 20:59 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -22° |
| Azimuth | 118° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3281 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
NGC3281 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | -54° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -65° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -77° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -85° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -78° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -66° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -55° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -43° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -32° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -22° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -12° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -3° | 134° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 4° | 144° | south-east | Very low | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 8° | 150° | south-east | Very low | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 10° | 155° | south-east | Visible | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 11° | 156° | south-east | Twilight | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 13° | 163° | south-east | Twilight | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 14° | 167° | south-east | Twilight | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 14° | 169° | south | Twilight | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 15° | 180° | south | Daylight | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 14° | 193° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 10° | 205° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 4° | 216° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -3° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -12° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -22° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -32° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -43° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -54° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 10h 31m | −34° 51′ |